Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-11-10
NOVEMBER NUPrIaLS.
Brilltans Weddings Last Eveaing aud
This MornSua.

The high altar OF ST. Mathews church was pro-
fusely decorated this morning for the marriage NJ
Mr.. Francis Preston Blair sands and Miss Mare
Heloise McCue, daughter OF Judge Alexander NJ
Cue and Solicitor OF the Treasury, which was celS
prated al nigh noon. The top OF the altar WIS
white, with lunches OF cut chryssnthemums and
the tace on the altar behind the tapirs was SOLID
mumA From the altar 20 the chancel on efthsr
side. stood a Moral hedge OF pink and white potted
Ssii Vac hidae ANA ,a, ferns ana sne ehanea
SONS OF the favorfte MOWERS as they grew m the
pots The small affairs 70 81 Joseph and
with the Japanese beauties. An awning was
stretched from the curbstone 70 the church porcil
nom which the defactng scafrolding had been
taken down. The event brought out a large CON-
pany OF people rum the resident and oficiil
circles of society. Mr.. John B. McCue. OF New
Mr.. Frank Lee. and Mr.. Arthur button seated the
guests. Tney wore cutaway coats OF diagonal
black CLOTH gray trousers, and dark ties lilies q
inc Naiies anu wnite carnations In their Duttoil-
holes, and white gloves heavily stitched with
black. MT. NcCue wore a white satin tie. IRE
groomsmen provided the bride 70 the altar she
was escorted by her father The groom md his nsst
man, Mr.. Charles Harris, OF New York appeared
upon the altar; Judge Mccue led his charge 90
the chancei raiis where she was met by the groout
and they kneeled upon two white satin cilshior
placed upon the prayer form. The solemn service
Brookyn who came on FOR the sra a Seg.,s
Mackin and kerwig, OF the church. stood nv him
The bride wore superb princesse robe OF white
satin Win court Train and cut N-shaped at the
throat The veil was short In front and swept 10
the edge OF the train behind. It was fastened on
the head with coronet OF white carnations and
diamond star. The edge or the bodice was trimmed
with point lace, and diamond necklace was
clasped about her neck, supporting a pendant OF
the same precious stones The front the dress was
triangulated with network OF pearl embroidery
On either side were festoons OF pearls and farther
back were arranged bouquets OF while carnations
and cascades OF point ducnesse lace. The back
was perfectly plain. After the ceremony the
friends OF the two families drove TO the house of
Judge McCue on Vermont avenue, where a dinner
was served, brides cake cut and the many costly
gifts or the bride Inspected. Some OF the guests
invited TO the house We're Mrs Sands. Miss Sands.
MIS- BERGEN, MT. and Mrs Bergen, OF BROOKLYN. the
Buffalo; Miss Crompton, the Misses cullen, and
Miss ST. Felix, OF Brooklyn. Others seen at the
church Were the Secretary OF the Treasury and
Vile, Mrs. Justice Field, Mrs. Condit smith,
Mrs. Langborne. Mrs Tiffany, Ms. y. l. Lincoln,
Wilson, Judge and Mrs. Durham, Mr.. and Mrs f.
Il. f0umans, Judge and Mrs Knott Miss Cox
Miss Rosecrans, Miss Eleanor Foster, Miss Edith
Card, Mr. Hoyt, Judge and Mrs. wylie, Gen. and
Mrs. Graham, Mrs. John Chew. Mrs. John Poor
Mrs Hermann X. Viele Miss Edes Miss susanna
Bancroft Baron and Baroness kosen, Mrs Huide-
koper, Mira Brooke and Gen. van Viiet. Mr.. ana
Ms. Sands left for bridal tour this afternoon,
and on their return will reside at l222 Connecticut
avenue.
The Church OF the Ascension was decorated
with potted palms last evening for the marriage
OF MI Lemuel Towers, jr., and Miss Annie Burke,
daughter Of Mr.. William Burke, that took place
there. The church was packed with spectators,
and the guests had the front pews reserved for
them: NJ. Aoram MCCOY, Mr.. Joseph Hardie,
acted In the double capacity OF ushers and grooms
men. They were In evening dress and wore
when the bride arrived at the church. The
groomsmen headed the procession In pairs. fol-
lowed by the Two bridesmaids. Miss Josephine
Burke, sister Of the bride, and Miss LYDIA Darneie
n. na
by her father. The groom, escorted by nis best
man and brother, Nh. harry c. Towers. entered the
chancei from the vestry. DIR. Elliot officlated and
Mr.. Burke gave his daughter In marriage.
The bride wore a rich dress OF heavy
ivorie faiile franchise; the low sleeveless bodice
was edged with piece OF rare Irish point lace, an
heirloom In the family, ana The neck was veled IN
tulle, In which pearl pendant was worn. The
front OF tie skirt was laid In pisses ana outlined
with cascades Oh vermcoli Lace ana tine court train
was edged with heavy silk cord. A Vcli OF Iulle
enveloped the petite figure and she carried a Dou-
dressed alike In dancing dresses OF white surah
0raped with tulle banged with hoops OF chenille,
and their bouquets were punches OF la France
roses. The groom wore white rose in his dress
coat The guests went from the church 10 the
residence OF Mr. Burke, l453 CorcOran street,
where reception was held, brides cake cut, ana
q supper served. Later In the evening Mr.. and
Mrs. IOwers took a train Tor The North. The bride
wore travelling dress OF green cloth with a hat
trimmed In loops OF red inoire ribbon. ON Their
return Mr.. and Mrs Towers IT., Will reside at l5Il
Vermont avenue, out OF Iowa Circle. Among the
guests were Nal. and Mrs. w. H. Plunkett. Mrs. A.
5. Johnson Mr.. ana Mrs. KeywOrJh. MIR. ana Mrs.
w. Scott Towers, Col. NJ. Towers, father OF the
groom, Miss yuIia L. Towers, the Misses Oliver,
Col. :. 7. Albert, Mr.. John ii. Chew, the Misses
Antiseil, Dr. Antisell, MI. and Mrs. Oscar Wood
ward, Mr.. and Mrs. X. G. Burke, ar. and Mrs. NJ. :.
Hopkins Nj and Mrs Oscar Fox, Miss Fox, and
A very pretty little bride was Miss Mildred Nc
Even, daughter OF Mrs. A. A. McEwen, who was
married to Mr. Ewel A. Dick, or this city, last
night, at O'Clock, In the Foundry NJ. F. church.
The seats were flied with guests, after which all
the standing room was occupied by the people In
the prayer meeting that was IN progress IN the
lecture room when the guests were assembling
Mr. VIM. Dick, Mr.. Andrew rawlings, Mr.. f.
Everett Ellis and Mr.. Rex Smith, In Prince Albert
coats, WIN white roses In the lapels. seated the
people, and then formed guard OF honor for the
BRIDE as she passed up the aisle 70 the altar lean
ing upon the arm OF the groom. Two OF the
groOmsmen walked before and two behind the
pair. Rev. George Elliot met them at the foot OF
the pulpit and performed the service that made
them man and wife. The bride wore a severely
plain travelling dress or stone blue cloth. a small
nbbOnless bonnet OF MORE TO match the cloth,
gloves OF the same color. ana In her hand She
carried a loose bunch OF Nephetos roses Tied with
a white satin r1bbon. Al the close OF the service
they drove TO the railroad station escorted Dy the
groomsmen and rev friends, and departed upon
q wedding journey TO New York and Boston.
When they return to the city they viii take up
their residence on 9Th street.
Representative James Buchanan, OF New Jersey,
was married last night at O'Clock To Miss Irene
s. KOOnes, at the residence OF the brides Iather.
MI. freu. kUOncS s.UI last CdpltOl street. IL was
q house wedding. The bride wore a handsome
dress Of cream-colored faiiie francaise silk, cue
decollettc, and having a. train. lace drapery fell
over the 'front.' held by Marguerite belt OF pearls
The skirt and bodice were trimmed with pearl pas
sementere. She held JueIte ian during the
ceremony, which was performed Dy Rev. O. NJ.
Miller, pastor OF the East Capitol Street Baptist
church, and Rev. j. Z. Buchanan. OF PeaDertoa,
y. D., brother OF the groom. After the service
reception was held, and among the guests was a
large delegation from New jersey, hon. w. w.
Phelps Senator-elect Rufus Blodgett, Hon. John
Mcknight, Hon. Z. Amoler Armstrong. Mr.. 4. h.
Leaning and Miss Leaning, Hon. j. w. brewer,
Representative Umpleby. OF Trenton; MIR. L. ".
Srr1dcr, OF Philadelphia; Mr.. Frank X. Whitaker,
OF st. Paul: Miss II. V. Gibson OF Camden, y. j.;
and of the guests from the CITY were Mr. and Mrs.
julius Solger, Miss Blanche koonea. Ar. and Mrs.
Lewis Clephane, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles HOrnor, Mr..
and Mrs. u. h. stewart, Nj. ana Mrs ". b. Holt
man, the Misses owen, Miss Flora King, Mr.. and
Mrs, Thomas w. Winter, MIS-. Nicholas Acker, Dr.
and Mrs ii. c. Thompson, Mr.. and Mrs. CLAWS, Mr.
aud Mrs. Findley J.. Harris, Nj. ana Mrs. Z. N
koones, Miss Bailentine, Mr.. T. h. stewart, DIR.
AillaId II. Thompson, Mr.. and MIS-. Henry X.
knight and Miss Knight The bride and groom
started for Florida on midnight train, returning
here next month. Mrs Buchanan Will be al home
on Mondays after December ).
quiet but pretty wedding LOOK place this morn
ing at the residence OF MT. A. NJ. Hoover, uncle OF
the bride. The contracting parties were Miss
Fannie v. Hariing, OF this city ana Mr. j. Marshall
formed by DIR. j. q. Butler, OF the Memorial Lu-
theraa church. the bride wore a handsome blue
cloth suit, tth hat TO match, and carried punch
OF Marechal Neil noses. only tie immediate
friends OF the family were present. Afierthe GER
emory Mr.. and Mrs. Miller took the train Tor New
York and Niagara On their return they Will hold
an informal reception at the late residence OF
bride, and will leave for Frederick, their future